Specialty Doctor

Overview

Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary? With us, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious Portfolio Pathway programme.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Afon Las and provide psychiatric care within our neurocognitive service for men. A candidate with experience with physical health specialities or GP training would be ideal for this role.

Cygnet has provided a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to make a positive difference to their lives. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding.

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients
• Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
• Maintenance of full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
• Preparing discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
• Attending mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, Breakaway/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S
• Communicating effectively with patients, relatives, staff and other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports
• Participating in the duty doctor on-call rota as required by regional needs

• Salary up to £85,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/peer group programme
• Company-paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Company-funded Cash plan with benefits up to £1000 per annum including physio, optical, dental, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts and access to online fitness resources
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit with 24-hour GP service and prescription delivery
• Electric Car Scheme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and rotate within wards/services to gain experience across various subspecialties. You'll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and support MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent), with experience and knowledge of physical health specialties or GP training. You should be a first-rate communicator able to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear medical notes. You should be committed to continued professional development, able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our regulators acknowledge the quality of our services as we undergo regular inspections, with 85% rated Good or Outstanding.

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Apply via the link or email

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for any previous convictions.